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PolicyAI-assisted · May 20, 2026

OMB Releases Updated AI Governance Framework for CFO Act Agencies

New guidance expands accountability requirements for high-impact AI systems and mandates risk assessments aligned to NIST AI RMF 1.0. CAIOs have 90 days to update agency AI inventories.

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4 min read

ContractingAI-assisted · May 18, 2026

DoD Increases AI Procurement Thresholds Under Updated DFARS Clause

Defense contractors now have more flexibility in AI subcontracting arrangements. The updated DFARS clause clarifies how AI model training data qualifies as technical data under existing IP protections.

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3 min read

Agency NewsAI-assisted · May 15, 2026

GSA Launches FedAI Exchange: Shared Services Platform for AI Tools

The General Services Administration announced a new shared-services marketplace for pre-vetted AI tools available to all CFO Act agencies under existing BPA vehicles.

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5 min read

AnalysisAI-assisted · May 16, 2026

What OMB's New AI Guidance Really Means for Program Managers

A plain-language breakdown of the five new requirements in OMB's latest memo, and what program managers need to do differently starting now.

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7 min read

Deep DiveAI-assisted · May 12, 2026

The ISSO's Guide to AI System Authorization

How ISSOs should approach the security assessment for AI components within an existing system boundary — control selection, monitoring strategies, and documentation tips.

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10 min read

TemplateMay 2026

AI Use Case Intake Form Template

A structured intake template for agencies documenting new AI use cases per OMB M-24-10 requirements. Includes risk tier categorization and approval routing.

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GuideApril 2026

Federal AI Procurement Checklist

A downloadable checklist covering evaluation criteria, responsible AI requirements, and contract clause references for AI acquisitions.

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NIST AI Resource Center

NIST's official hub for AI standards, the AI RMF, and guidance documents. The authoritative reference for federal AI risk management.

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